Kaila Jones

Vero Beach

Photojournalist at TCPalm

Articles

Gopher tortoises in preserve, conservation lands on Treasure Coast

1 week ago | tcpalm.com | Crystal Vander Weit |Kaila Jones

A gopher tortoise in Seabranch Preserve State Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Martin County. CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/TCPALMA gopher tortoise forages for plants to eat off 53rd Avenue, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Indian River County. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission classifies gopher tortoises as threatened. Roads and housing developments often cut through their preferred habitats, and roads can be an appealing place for them to bask in the sun.
Staff Pick: Visuals Journalist Kaila Jones looks forward to a quiet escape with nature

1 week ago | tcpalm.com | Kaila Jones

TCPalm Visuals Journalist Kaila Jones loves to be outdoors on the weekends. Whether its going to Fellsmere's Stick Marsh to catch the sunset, paddle boarding through mangroves on the Indian River Lagoon or taking a walk through the Wabasso Scrub Conservation Area, she tries to soak in the fresh air when she can. Q: What is your favorite spot?
Bottlenose dolphins feed near Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach

2 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Kaila Jones

Kaila JonesA pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins feed near Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, June 11, 2025, in the Indian River Lagoon. The National Marine Fisheries Service estimates that there are more than 1,000 dolphins who live in the 156-mile stretch of the estuary. KAILA JONES /TCPALMA pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins feed near Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, June 11, 2025, in the Indian River Lagoon.
Bottlenose dolphins feed near Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach

2 weeks ago | tcpalm.com | Kaila Jones

Kaila JonesA pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins feed near Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, June 11, 2025, in the Indian River Lagoon. The National Marine Fisheries Service estimates that there are more than 1,000 dolphins who live in the 156-mile stretch of the estuary. KAILA JONES /TCPALMA pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins feed near Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, June 11, 2025, in the Indian River Lagoon.
A look back at Hurricane Milton's tornado outbreak on the Treasure Coast

4 weeks ago | tcpalm.com | Crystal Vander Weit |Eric Hasert |Kaila Jones

Crystal Vander Weit Eric Hasert Kaila JonesHurricane Milton and tornado damage is seen at the Sunnier Palms Nudist Park and Campground at 8000 Okeechobee Road west of Interstate 95, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Fort Pierce. ERIC HASERT/TCPALMMallory Tollett, 12, comforts her dog Maggie moments after an F1 tornado went through her family's property along Southeast Azimuth Way as Hurricane Milton bands move through Port Salerno on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Martin County.
The only oyster farm on the Treasure Coast persists in shellfish production

4 weeks ago | tcpalm.com | Kaila Jones

Kaila JonesThe sun rises over the historic Sembler Dock, a working waterfront in Sebastian, May 29, 2025, as Treasure Coast Shellfish farmers Brian Getter and Jake Thaldorf walk towards the boat to get bags of oysters ready to be taken to floating gear on the farm's 7-acre leased area on the Indian River Lagoon. The lease is the only oyster farm on the Treasure Coast and just one of four on the 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon.
The only oyster farm on the Treasure Coast persists in shellfish production

4 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Kaila Jones

Kaila JonesThe sun rises over the historic Sembler Dock, a working waterfront in Sebastian, May 29, 2025, as Treasure Coast Shellfish farmers Brian Getter and Jake Thaldorf walk towards the boat to get bags of oysters ready to be taken to floating gear on the farm's 7-acre leased area on the Indian River Lagoon. The lease is the only oyster farm on the Treasure Coast and just one of four on the 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon.
Military Officers Association of America hosts Memorial Day ceremony in Vero Beach

1 month ago | tcpalm.com | Kaila Jones

Kaila JonesStaff Sgt. Clinton Danforth carries a memorial wreath along Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary for the annual Memorial Day ceremony organized by the Indian River Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, Monday, May 26, 2025, in Vero Beach.
Congrats Cobras! See photos and video of Fort Pierce Central's 2025 graduation ceremony

1 month ago | tcpalm.com | Kaila Jones

A time for celebrating achievements, reflecting on past years, and looking forward to the future. Details: Information on each of the spring 2025 high school graduations on the Treasure Coast. All Treasure Coast schools: Find your school to view photos and videoIndian River State College: With campuses in Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Stuart, the college graduated students. The Treasure Coast is turning out graduates from 17 high schools May 15-24.
Class of 2025: Lincoln Park Academy's graduation ceremony

1 month ago | tcpalm.com | Kaila Jones

Kaila JonesGraduates Hannah Dorval and Ava Zaragoza take a photo while moving their tassels from right to left during Lincoln Park Academy’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremony, May 23, 2025, at the St. Lucie Fairgrounds. KAILA JONES /TCPALMScenes from Lincoln Park Academy’s Class of 2025 graduation ceremony, May 23, 2025, at the St. Lucie Fairgrounds.